Approve a Spec Data Mapping

Last updated: Dec 5, 2025
Who can complete this task? Veeva LIMS Basics: Design Data Reviewer

Spec data mapping links spec data to a material, country, and organization. When a batch is logged, based on the material and other fields populated, if a matching spec data record is found, the system will assign the spec data record which then dictates the samples, test, and limits that are created.

To approve a spec data mapping:

  1. When the Design Data Admin creates a spec data mapping and sends it for approval, a task is sent to the specified approver(s). Click the task link.

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  2. If the spec data mapping was sent to a group for approval, click Accept to accept the task. Only one person needs to accept it.

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  3. Review the spec data mapping. Click any of the links to see details of the record.

  4. Click Complete.

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  5. Provide your verdict:

    • If changes are needed before it can be approved, select Return for Edits, provide the Reason for return describing what changes are needed, and click Complete.
    • If the spec data mapping is ok, select Approve, provide your e-signature, and click Complete. The spec data mapping changes to Active.

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